The operation followed the standard form: An undercover officer and Liquor Control Board agent shopped and dined with an underage operative, who tried to buy adult beverages.

In the statement, Kent Police Chief Steve Strachan made a point of thanking the businesses that followed the law, but said that the businesses that didn’t show “that our efforts at education and enforcement must continue.”

Employees at the following businesses were cited:

– Chevron gas stations at 8315 S. 212th St. and 26220 116th Ave. S.E.

– Classic Bar & Grill at 10432 Kent-Kangley Rd.

– Azteca Mexican Restaurant at 25633 102nd Pl. S.E.

– Gonzo’s at 15423 S.E. 272nd St.

Tips on preventing underage drinking can be found at starttalkingnow.org, or by calling the Kent Drinking Driver Task Force at 253-856-5883.